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The Chaplains’ Role: Insights And Awareness Through The Lens Of Occupational Therapy, Tamera Keiter Humbert
The Chaplains’ Role: Insights And Awareness Through The Lens Of Occupational Therapy, Tamera Keiter Humbert
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The impetus for this study began with the consideration of what various practitioners have to offer in the delivery of services that attend to the spiritual nature of patients within an interdisciplinary healthcare team. To better understand that perspective, the authors of this study decided to initially investigate the literature specifically related to the role of chaplains to better situate the constructs of spirituality and healthcare. From the reviewed literature, we ascertained the general role and tasks of the chaplain, and the value of interdisciplinary work, albeit primarily with nurses and physicians. Despite these insights, we (all from an occupational …
Professional Identity Formation: A Qualitative Study Of Students In An Entry-Level Masters Occupational Therapy Program, Tamera Keiter Humbert, Rebecca Dierken, Juana Dobrzynski, Kelly Kleindienst
Professional Identity Formation: A Qualitative Study Of Students In An Entry-Level Masters Occupational Therapy Program, Tamera Keiter Humbert, Rebecca Dierken, Juana Dobrzynski, Kelly Kleindienst
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The purpose of this study was to gain a preliminary understanding of students’ perspectives on professional identity formation as perceived by students in various cohorts of an entry-level masters OT program. In order to better understand the phenomenon of professional identity, researchers created a definition based on an analysis of the availed literature. Professional identity is the lifelong dynamic process of developing personal perspectives related to one’s professional roles that ultimately shape decision making skills and competence in practice. Perspectives of one's identity may be influenced by and through various roles and contexts. This conceptual definition grounded the researchers’ work …
Exploring The Clinical Reasoning Of Experienced Occupational Therapists: A Metacognitive Approach, Tamera Keiter Humbert, Danielle Barrattini, Hannah Bowman, Katherine Reitz
Exploring The Clinical Reasoning Of Experienced Occupational Therapists: A Metacognitive Approach, Tamera Keiter Humbert, Danielle Barrattini, Hannah Bowman, Katherine Reitz
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This study explored the clinical reasoning of experienced occupational therapists’ (OTs) perceptions of how practitioners apply anatomy concepts in practice. The research question was: how do OTs apply anatomy concepts during their clinical reasoning processes in everyday practice?
Clients’ Perspectives Of Meaningful Healthcare Relationships, Tamera Keiter Humbert, Jennifer N. Brandt, Katelyn A. Colyer, Erin M. Kelly
Clients’ Perspectives Of Meaningful Healthcare Relationships, Tamera Keiter Humbert, Jennifer N. Brandt, Katelyn A. Colyer, Erin M. Kelly
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The aim of this study was to increase understanding of how clients view meaningful relationships within the healthcare context and how clients respond to differences in approaches or expectations for a meaningful relationship.